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Escairon Restaurant - Spain - Barcelona

Address: C/Fontrodona,5 - 08004 Barcelona Tel. 93 442 93 29 http:// escairon.restaurantsok.com

Escairon Restaurant - Spain - Barcelona

Address: C/Fontrodona,5 - 08004 Barcelona Tel. 93 442 93 29 http:// escairon.restaurantsok.com

Self-Service Laundry Spain - Barcelona

Address : C/Nou de la Ramble, 19 (20m from Gaudi's Palacio Guell) 08001 Barcelona Tel: 93 412 19 53 E-mail : www.washndry.net

Self-Service Laundry Spain - Barcelona

Address : C/Nou de la Ramble, 19 (20m from Gaudi's Palacio Guell) 08001 Barcelona Tel: 93 412 19 53 E-mail : www.washndry.net

Medieval Jewish Quarter - Spain Barcelona

Do not miss the oldest synagogue in Spain. A guided tour through 18 centuries of history. Information : Associacio call de Barcelona c/ Marlet,5 - 08006 Barcelona Tel: 93 317 07 90 E-mail : www.calldebarcelona.org

Barcelona Cathedral - Spain Barcelona

The Barcelona Cathedral is one of the most striking and representative examples of Catalan and Spanish Gothic architecture. It stands in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, close to Mons. Taber, the original site of the Roman settlement of Barcino , the origin of the city. The present church was begun in 1298. It stands on the site of buildings of earlier periods. The 20 th century saw the final completion of the two lateral bell-towers, the lantern tower over the west door and the decoration of the west front, now being restores. The Cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Cross, and since the 9 th century Sant Eulalia , martyr, has also been venerated. Her relics are in the crypt, below the high altar.

Barcelona Cathedral - Spain Barcelona

The Barcelona Cathedral is one of the most striking and representative examples of Catalan and Spanish Gothic architecture. It stands in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, close to Mons. Taber, the original site of the Roman settlement of Barcino , the origin of the city. The present church was begun in 1298. It stands on the site of buildings of earlier periods. The 20 th century saw the final completion of the two lateral bell-towers, the lantern tower over the west door and the decoration of the west front, now being restores. The Cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Cross, and since the 9 th century Sant Eulalia , martyr, has also been venerated. Her relics are in the crypt, below the high altar.

L'Aquarium - Spain Barcelona

Address: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, s/n. 08039 Barcelona Tel: 93 221 74 74 e-mail: www.aquariumbcn.com How to get there: [M] L3 station Drassanes L4 station Barceloneta Bus Turistic Barcelona Tours Bus 19,40

L'Aquarium - Spain Barcelona

Address: Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, s/n. 08039 Barcelona Tel: 93 221 74 74 e-mail: www.aquariumbcn.com How to get there: [M] L3 station Drassanes L4 station Barceloneta Bus Turistic Barcelona Tours Bus 19,40

Rent a Bike - Spain Barcelona

Plaza Catalunya! Pza. Catalunya Metro [M] Open daily from 9.30am until 8 pm Except Dec 25 and Jan 01 Contact : www.barcelonarentabike.com

Rent a Bike - Spain Barcelona

Plaza Catalunya! Pza. Catalunya Metro [M] Open daily from 9.30am until 8 pm Except Dec 25 and Jan 01 Contact : www.barcelonarentabike.com

Cable Car -Spain Barcelona

Teleferic de Montjuic Get carried away by Barcelona. Discover the most amazing views of Barcelona. How to get there: [ M] [L2] [L3] Paral - lel + Funicular de Montjuic (B) BUS 50/55/ Parc Montjuic (PM) Bus Turistic Parada /stop Teleferic de Montjuic Adapted transport for Handicapped

Cable Car -Spain Barcelona

Teleferic de Montjuic Get carried away by Barcelona. Discover the most amazing views of Barcelona. How to get there: [ M] [L2] [L3] Paral - lel + Funicular de Montjuic (B) BUS 50/55/ Parc Montjuic (PM) Bus Turistic Parada /stop Teleferic de Montjuic Adapted transport for Handicapped

Best Daily Sightseeing Tours - Spain Barcelona

Daily Smart Tours! Contact : www.BarcelonaGuideBureau.com

Best Daily Sightseeing Tours - Spain Barcelona

Daily Smart Tours! Contact : www.BarcelonaGuideBureau.com

Rent a Scooter - Spain Barcelona

Rent a scooter and start living Barcelona Telephone : ( 34) 93 221 40 70 www.cooltra.com . barcelona@cooltra.com

Rent a Scooter - Spain Barcelona

Rent a scooter and start living Barcelona Telephone : ( 34) 93 221 40 70 www.cooltra.com . barcelona@cooltra.com

Roast Loin of Pork (Scandinavian Way)

2.7g loin of pork 60g dripping or butter coarse salt 6 cloves 12 small bay leaves Have the loin deeply scored into strips about 1 cm wide. For a crisp crackling: Place the skin side down, in a roasting pan and pour boiling water about 2.5cm. Set the pan just below centre of an oven, Gas mark 8 and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the pan, pour off the liquid and set aside for basting. Grease the pan with dripping and rub the skin of the joint with salt. Insert the cloves and the bay leaves in the score marks. Roast the pork, skin side up, at 180C at 30 minutes per pound. Baste every half an hour. Serve the pork garnished with roasted half apples filled with redcurrant jelly. Traditionally, the Christmas joint is served with red cabbage.

Christmas in Scandinavia

The Scandinavian's fully enjoy the Christmas season. December 13, is St Lucia's Day. The Swedish children dress up in white and sing carols in the street, candles in hand. There are celebrations for the whole period till the New Year. The tables are laid with rich cakes and biscuits. Spreads of smorgasbord with dishes of herring, ham and smoked pork sausage. The Christmas meal is served on Christmas Eve. The menu usual includes this popular loin of pork which has a crisp crackling.

Christmas in Scandinavia

The Scandinavian's fully enjoy the Christmas season. December 13, is St Lucia's Day. The Swedish children dress up in white and sing carols in the street, candles in hand. There are celebrations for the whole period till the New Year. The tables are laid with rich cakes and biscuits. Spreads of smorgasbord with dishes of herring, ham and smoked pork sausage. The Christmas meal is served on Christmas Eve. The menu usual includes this popular loin of pork which has a crisp crackling.

Carp in Beer

1carp about 1.4-1.8 kg 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 chopped carrots 1 chopped leek 1 chopped onion 1 bay leaf 1 clove salt and pepper 175g gingerbread 850 ml brown ale juice and rind of a lemon Clean the carp and leave it to soak for 1 hour in cold water and the vinegar. Put the chopped vegetables, bay leaf, clove, salt and pepper into a pan large enough to hold the carp. Add 1 pint of water. Simmer this stock, under the lid, for 1 hour. Break the gingerbread into cubes and soak in 285ml of brown ale. Put the carp into the stock, with the lemon juice and remaining ale. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until carp is tender. Lift out the fish and keep it warm. Strain the liquid, add the gingerbread and boil this mixture rapidly until it has reduced by half. Strain the sauce over the carp and garnish with lemon rind.

Cakes of life (lebkuchen)

5 cm piece of cinnamon stick 6 whole cloves 4 cardamon pods 1 finger mace 115g blanched almonds, finely chopped 60g candied lemon peel, finely diced, or chopped mixed peel grated rind of 1/2 lemon 2 large eggs 115g caster sugar a few drops vanilla essence 150g plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder rice paper Preheat oven 1890C (350F Gas Mark 4) Grind cinnamon, cloves, the black seeds from thew cardamon pods and the mace until fine. Turn the powder into a bowl and stir in the almonds, candied peel and lemon rind. Whisk the eggs with the sugar until foamy and the whisk leaves a trail across the surface of the mixture. Sieve the flour with the baking powder, and fold it into the egg mixture with the vanilla essence and the spice mixture. Place a sheet of rice paper on each of three baking trays. Space level dessertspoons of the mixture, eight on each tray. Bake in the centre of oven for 15-20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool Makes about 24

Christmas in Germany

Every Sunday in Advent a new candle is lit. When Christmas Eve comes the Christkind (Christ child) is the traditional bearer of gifts. Christmas fare in Germany includes roast goose or pork with red cabbage, and game such as hare , venison and pheasant. In households, the main dish is carp. The traditional " lebkuchen " (cakes of life) are a festive speciality.

Christmas in Germany

Every Sunday in Advent a new candle is lit. When Christmas Eve comes the Christkind (Christ child) is the traditional bearer of gifts. Christmas fare in Germany includes roast goose or pork with red cabbage, and game such as hare , venison and pheasant. In households, the main dish is carp. The traditional " lebkuchen " (cakes of life) are a festive speciality.

Tips on how to preserve a homemade Christmas Pudding

A Christmas Pudding can be kept for up to a year. BUT if made with alcohol, dried fruit and sugar. These act as a preservatives. After cooling, take off cover, pierce the pudding in several places and trickle over 1-2 tablespoons of brandy. Wrap in greaseproof paper, then overwrap in foil or seal in a polythene bag. Store in a cool, dark place; moisten occasionally.

Low-calorie Christmas Pudding

100g each raisins, sultanas and currants 100g dried ready-to-eat apricots, chopped 90 ml brandy juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon 1 teaspoon each finely grated lemon and orange rind 75 g wholemeal flour 75 g fresh wholemeal, breadcrumbs 50g blanched almonds, chopped 1 large carrot, grated 1 eating apple, peeled and coarsely grated 2teaspoons ground mixed spice 2 eggs, beaten Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus overnight soaking of fruit. Cooking time : 5 hours Storing time: 2 weeks Reheating time : 2 hours. Serves 6-8 Put all the dried fruit, brandy, orange and lemon juice and rind in a bowl and mix well. Cover and leave to soak overnight. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a greased 1.4 litre basin, pressing it down, and level the surface. Cover, secure and cook the same way as the rich Christmas pudding. Cook for 5 hours, topping up the boiling water when necessary. Let the pudding cool completely. Remove the wrapping and cover with

Christmas in Britain

In Britain, Christmas comes to bring presents and to eat turkey on Christmas day.

Christmas in Britain

In Britain, Christmas comes to bring presents and to eat turkey on Christmas day.

Lamb Christmas Spanish Dish

900g boned leg or shoulder of lamb 1 red pepper salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 chopped cloves garlic 1 finely chopped onion 115g diced Parma ham 400-450g tomatoes Put pepper under hot grill. Cut lamb into 40-50mm cubes, removing excess fat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Fry garlic until golden. Add onion, lamb and ham. Cook over moderate heat until lamb is browned. Stir the chopped pepper and chopped tomatoes into the pan. Simmer the lamb, covered over low heat until tender. Serve with buttered rice, crusty French bread and a tossed green salad.

Christmas in Spain

The Christmas symbol in Spain is the Nacimiento . A miniature manger scene in wood or ceramic. In towns, international Christmas fare is turkey or suckling pig. In the mountains districts they favour lamb. But the turron , a sweetmeat based on nougat, is not to be missed.

Christmas in Spain

The Christmas symbol in Spain is the Nacimiento . A miniature manger scene in wood or ceramic. In towns, international Christmas fare is turkey or suckling pig. In the mountains districts they favour lamb. But the turron , a sweetmeat based on nougat, is not to be missed.

Goose and white pudding with small red apples

1 goose about 4 1/2kg 450g white pudding 1 crushed garlic clove 2 large dessert apples, peeled and grated 75ml port salt and pepper Skin the white pudding and pound it until smooth with the goose liver and garlic. Blend the apples and bind the stuffing with the port. Stuff the goose with the mixture. Prick the skin all over with the skewer, and rub it thoroughly with salt and pepper. Place the goose in a roasting tin and cover with foil. Roast on the lower shelf of an oven, preheated to (200%) (400F) Gas mark 6 Allow 15 minutes to the pound plus another 15 minutes. After 1 hour, drain the fat from the pan and pour 120 ml cold water over the goose. Remove the foil 30 minutes before cooking is complete, and baste the goose every 10 minutes with pan juices. Serve the goose on a thick bed of unsweetened apple puree'. Garnish with polished apples set on cocktail sticks.

Christmas in France

French families decorate their homes with small Nativity scenes. After Midnight Mass , the main Christmas meal the " Reveillon " is served. The menu of course includes : pate de fois gras oysters or other shellfish stuffed goose or turkey with chestnuts or truffles. and a must the white pudding.

Christmas in France

French families decorate their homes with small Nativity scenes. After Midnight Mass , the main Christmas meal the " Reveillon " is served. The menu of course includes : pate de fois gras oysters or other shellfish stuffed goose or turkey with chestnuts or truffles. and a must the white pudding.

Pillowcase Joke

At the x-ray unit, at a hospital. A nurse took a gown from the pile. She handed it to the patient. He had to undress and put the gown over his head. By mistake. a pillowcase got mixed up with the gowns. When she returned, she found a bewildered man, completely undressed, except for the pillowcase over his head.

Trousers

It is Western men who wear trousers. There are men who wear kaftans and lounging robes. The Romans, considered trousers fit for barbarians. For hundred of years , Romans wore the long, loose-legged trousers. Today , these kind of trousers, are only worn by peasants.

The Aardwolf

The aardwolf , of the savannas of southern and eastern Africa is related to the hyaenas . But it lacks their strong jaws and teeth. It feeds almost exclusively on termites and insect larvae. It varies its diet with mice and eggs of ground -nesting birds. It may gain protection by mimicking the striped coat colouring of the hyaena .

The Walrus

A unique relative of the seal, the walrus, is assigned a family of its own. It feeds on molluscs which it takes up from the sea-bed with its large tusks. A large male ( a bull) may be more than 3 m long. It weighs a tonne The tusks may reach 1 m in length.

Tapas & Flamenco Show Spain - Barcelona

ADDRESS: Acoma el Boqueria 21, La Rambla Tel : (+34) 616 854 840 TapasAndFlamenco@gmail.com Meet you there every night at 7 pm

Tapas & Flamenco Show Spain - Barcelona

ADDRESS: Acoma el Boqueria 21, La Rambla Tel : (+34) 616 854 840 TapasAndFlamenco@gmail.com Meet you there every night at 7 pm

Game Fisher Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS : Doctor Aiguader , 6 08003 Barcelona - Spain Tel: 932 689 140 e-mail:game-fisher.com www.game-fisher.com VALENCIA: ADDRESS: Ronda Nort , Parcela 342, Pol. Ind. Catarroja (Valencia) Tel: 961 220 522 e-mail:valencia@game-fisher.com

Game Fisher Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS : Doctor Aiguader , 6 08003 Barcelona - Spain Tel: 932 689 140 e-mail:game-fisher.com www.game-fisher.com VALENCIA: ADDRESS: Ronda Nort , Parcela 342, Pol. Ind. Catarroja (Valencia) Tel: 961 220 522 e-mail:valencia@game-fisher.com

Chowders

Chowders are thick soups made from fish, meat and vegetables. Soup garnishing for chowders and meat soups: Chopped parsley Thin slices of lemon for fish chowder. For chicken corn chowder: Add 1 ounce of pimiento strips And rashers of diced, cooked bacon. For Salmon chowder, just before serving add cream; heat but do not boil. For ham and corn chowder : Serve with celery croutons.

Restaunant Las Cuartetas Spain Barcelona

Address: c/ Santalo . Barcelona (08021) Reservation: 93 201 79 Menu offered: Meat Italian Pasta Pizza Argentina And a variety of wines.

Restaunant Las Cuartetas Spain Barcelona

Address: c/ Santalo . Barcelona (08021) Reservation: 93 201 79 Menu offered: Meat Italian Pasta Pizza Argentina And a variety of wines.

Cartelera Entertaintment Spain Barcelona

Music Tuesday 18 November 2008 Chick Corea and John McLaughlin Five Peace Band At the Palau de la Musica The Tin Tings At the Sala Bikini Deu i Mata, 105 Dani Binia At Luz de Gas Muntaner , 246 For more information: argcartelera@gmail.com

Cartelera Entertaintment Spain Barcelona

Music Tuesday 18 November 2008 Chick Corea and John McLaughlin Five Peace Band At the Palau de la Musica The Tin Tings At the Sala Bikini Deu i Mata, 105 Dani Binia At Luz de Gas Muntaner , 246 For more information: argcartelera@gmail.com

VeroniCatering Spain Barcelona

E Mail www.veronicatering.com Tel 977 676 118 or 653 433 581 Offering special catering for Christmas and the New Year

VeroniCatering Spain Barcelona

E Mail www.veronicatering.com Tel 977 676 118 or 653 433 581 Offering special catering for Christmas and the New Year

Self- Service Joke

A Restaurant posted a notice outside its doors: This establishment is temporarily closed. For road directions, please ask policeman For change, go to the bank For water, to public fountains Matches may be found at hotels Public conveniences at your own homes. Magazines in doctor's waiting-rooms

Sign Joke

When asked why she never crossed the road outside school, a little girl replied with a heavy sigh, "There's a man with a sign the says STOP CHILDREN."

Broccoli Spears

350g broccoli, spears, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons water freshly ground black pepper Arrange broccoli spears, with the stalks towards the outside edges, in a large shallow dish. Add salt to the water and pour over the broccoli. Cover and cook for 7 minutes , then half turn dish and cook for another 4 minutes in microwave. Leave to stand, covered for about 3 minutes. Correct the seasoning, adding pepper to taste, before serving. Serves 4.

Hot Brazil Sundaes

7 g butter 25 g Brazil nuts , coarsely chopped 4 tablespoons single cream 25 g brown sugar 1 banana, sliced coffee ice cream, to serve Place butter and nuts in a bowl. Cook in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden. Add cream and sugar, blending well. Cover and cook until boiling, stirring twice. Arrange the banana slices and scoops of coffee ice cream on 2 serving plates. Spoon over the hot sauce and serve at once. Serves 2

Maturity - Joke

What is Maturity? Maturity is "to be fully developed in mind and body." Do you know of anybody who fits this description completely? When I'm asked to deal with someone immature. The best advice I can give is "Tell him or her to grow up

Controlling the Temperature

Two women friend meet. "You look tired," one says "Yes.   My husband is ill and I have to watch him day and night." "You mean you haven't employed a nurse?" "Yes, I have.   That's just it."

Prawn Jambalaya

1 ounce butter or margarine 4 ounces chopped celery 1 medium onion, minced 1 small green pepper 2 tablespoons wholemeal flour 2 1/4 ounces tomato puree' 1 3/4 pints water 1 teaspoon salt some pepper 2 7 ounce cans prawns 3 to 4 cups cooked rice Melt butter in frying pan Add celery, onion and green pepper and cook until tender. Stir in flour and gradually pour in tomato puree and water mixed together. Add seasoning and cook for another  5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add prawns and heat thoroughly. Serve over rice. Serves 6

Restaurant Argentina

ADDRESS:   Av. Sarria '   08029 Barcelona Tel:  934 300 003 Menu:     Argentina  Meats                  Pasta and wine Reservations @ restaurantargentina .es

Restaurant Argentina

ADDRESS:   Av. Sarria '   08029 Barcelona Tel:  934 300 003 Menu:     Argentina  Meats                  Pasta and wine Reservations @ restaurantargentina .es

Trens Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   c/. Barcelona 16 Mataro ' Tel:   93 796 05 92 Jewellery to choose from.

Trens Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   c/. Barcelona 16 Mataro ' Tel:   93 796 05 92 Jewellery to choose from.

Honey Crunch Crumble

675g cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced 6 tablespoons clear honey 75 g butter 175g muesli-style breakfast cereal Put the apples in a serving dish and drizzle over half the honey. Place the butter in a bowl and allow to melt. Stir the remaining honey and the cereal, until well coated. Spoon on top of the apples. Cook in microwave for 11 to 13 minutes. Give a quarter turn and cook for another 3 minutes. Serves 4.

"Ca L'Agusti" Spain Barcelona

Garden Centre Opening Hours : Daily from 9 to 14 h and 14 to 20 h                               Holidays and Sundays  9.30 to 14.30 Tel Jardineria 93 266 07 57 Tel: For plants 93 307 31 39 Specializing in indoor and outdoor plants

"Ca L'Agusti" Spain Barcelona

Garden Centre Opening Hours : Daily from 9 to 14 h and 14 to 20 h                               Holidays and Sundays  9.30 to 14.30 Tel Jardineria 93 266 07 57 Tel: For plants 93 307 31 39 Specializing in indoor and outdoor plants

Opera Flamenco Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   Theatre Poliorama ,                         La Rambla 115 All the Spanish tradition in an extraordinary Show Dates in November:   16, 18, 23 and 30 at 21.15 h 26 and 28 at 19 h

Opera Flamenco Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   Theatre Poliorama ,                         La Rambla 115 All the Spanish tradition in an extraordinary Show Dates in November:   16, 18, 23 and 30 at 21.15 h 26 and 28 at 19 h

Restaurant Parc Guell Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   bON 93,   S l   Creacones Graficas Telephone : 93 225 03 26 Menu:                Sangria                Paellas                Salads                 Ham                  Spaghetti                 Pizzas                 Fish                 Hamburgers

Restaurant Parc Guell Spain Barcelona

ADDRESS:   bON 93,   S l   Creacones Graficas Telephone : 93 225 03 26 Menu:                Sangria                Paellas                Salads                 Ham                  Spaghetti                 Pizzas                 Fish                 Hamburgers

Restaurant Parc Guell Spain Barcelona

Restaurant Parc Guell Spain Barcelona

free & fresh Spain Barcelona

Ad dress : C. Balmes , 193 Trav . de Gracia - 08006 Barcelona Tel: 93 415 62 24 Av. Gaudi , 68/ Hospital Sant Pau - 08025 Barcelona Tel: 93 436 12 44 MENU: Buffet Style All You can eat. Dishes offered : Fresh salad Italian pASTA . pizzas Soups Fresh fruit Coffee and drinks Menu of the day

free & fresh Spain Barcelona

Ad dress : C. Balmes , 193 Trav . de Gracia - 08006 Barcelona Tel: 93 415 62 24 Av. Gaudi , 68/ Hospital Sant Pau - 08025 Barcelona Tel: 93 436 12 44 MENU: Buffet Style All You can eat. Dishes offered : Fresh salad Italian pASTA . pizzas Soups Fresh fruit Coffee and drinks Menu of the day

Sailor, Shipchanler - Spain Barcelona

Sailor Port Vell Shipchanler Address: C/Escar, 18. Tel. 93 225 38 75. Marina Port Vell. 08039 Barcelona Website: http://www.sailorportvell.com Email: carmen@sailorportvell.com

Sailor, Shipchanler - Spain Barcelona

Sailor Port Vell Shipchanler Address: C/Escar, 18. Tel. 93 225 38 75. Marina Port Vell. 08039 Barcelona Website: http://www.sailorportvell.com Email: carmen@sailorportvell.com

Hotel RomaReial - Spain,Barcelona Restaurant

Type: Typical Spanish food/menu cocktails & other secrets... Menu: Gazpacho shot; Brave potatoes; Calamari "a la Romana"; Paella; Sangria. Address: Hotel Roma Real. Plaza Real, 11 - 93 2701062

Hotel RomaReial - Spain,Barcelona Restaurant

Type: Typical Spanish food/menu cocktails & other secrets... Menu: Gazpacho shot; Brave potatoes; Calamari "a la Romana"; Paella; Sangria. Address: Hotel Roma Real. Plaza Real, 11 - 93 2701062

Pretty Woman Joke

A pretty woman dressed in a heavy fur coat went to weigh herself. Asking for some change, she stepped on to the scales. At the sight of the figure on the dial, she gave an unhappy cry, and took off her coat. She put in another coin, but was still unhappy , and this time took off her sweater. Still unhappy she kicked off her shoes this time. Now said the shop assistant "From here on," he said, "it's on me."

Pregnant Rabbit Joke

It was time to explain to the children that the rabbit needed a nest-box. Dad patiently explained that the period was about 28 days. "Ah", said the son. "Just like the special offers on cereal packets" Please allow 28 days for delivery."

Bach's Joke

As an organist, at a funeral service, I was asked to play Bach's "Sheep may safely graze" at one ceremony . No wonder for this play. The deceased was a lamb importer.

Vegetable Loaf

1 large onion, chopped 4 ounces grated raw carrots 4 ounces finely chopped walnuts 4 ounces dry wholemeal breadcrumbs salt (optional) 2 beaten eggs 1/2 pint evaporated milk Fry onions over low heat in melted margarine or olive oil. Add celery,carrots, nuts crumbs and seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat for about 5 minutes Beat eggs, stir in milk and combine. Turn into a well greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350F Mark 4 ) until nicely browned about 45 minutes. Turn out on a heated platter. Surround with green peas. Garnish with sliced hard boiled eggs. Serve with mushroom or tomato sauce. Serves 4 to 6.

Healthy Breakfast Salad

4 hard-boiled eggs 2 ounces diced celery 2 tablespoons salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon grated onion salt and pepper (optional) 3 thick slices tomato Lettuce Paprika Celery curls Chop eggs coarsely. Add celery, dressing and seasoning. Season salt and pepper if liked Press into large or individual moulds and chill. Unmould on tomato slices placed in a bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with celery curls and additional dressing, if liked. Serves 3

Luncheon Salad Bowl - Vegeterian

2 pounds fresh asparagus 2 hard-boiled eggs 1/2 cucumber 3 spring onions 2 tomatoes 1 small head lettuce 3 ounces sliced black olives French dressing Wash asparagus, break off tough ends and cook in small amount of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Slice eggs. Peel and slice cucumber. Slice onions very thin. Cut tomatoes into wedges. Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces in salad bowl. Arrange asparagus stalks, tomato and cucumber in groups over lettuce. Sprinkle onions over all. Centre with egg slices and sliced olives. Serve French dressing. Serves 5.

Spanish Rice

4 ounces uncooked rice 3 rashers finely diced streaky bacon 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper 8 fluid ounces tomato juice salt and pepper Cook rice uncovered in boiling salted water, until tender. Drain . Fry bacon until crisp, remove from frying pan Cook onion and pepper in the same pan until golden and tender. Add rice, tomato juice and bacon. Simmer until tomato juice has been absorbed by rice. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Serves 4

Stuffed Veal Rolls

1 1/2 lbs, 1/2 inch thick cut from fillet - 4 pieces 1 small onion, chopped 2 ounces margarine about 4 ounces dry breadcrumbs some pepper 2 eggs beaten gherkins, coarsely chopped, optional Get butcher to flatten veal to a 1/4 inch thick Saute' onion in margarine. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Place large spoonful of stuffing on each piece of veal. Roll and secure with cocktail sticks. Place in covered baking dish . Bake in a moderate oven (350F or Mark 4) for about 1 1/2 hours. Serve with your favourite cheese sauce.

The Takahe

The takahe, a giant rail, was thought extint until rediscovered in 1948 in New Zealand.

The Frilled Lizard

The Frilled lizard feeds on insects and other invertebrates. It lives in Australia and erects its frill (normally held back against the body) to frighten and confuse an enemy. It runs quickly, sometimes with its forelegs and tail held clear of the ground .

The "Combat Dance"

The "combat dance" is a display of ritual  fighting by pairs of rival male snakes over a female. Venomous snakes, such as these rattlers, do not attempt to bite but merely try to push each other to the ground to establish superiority.

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